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Where was the first recognized fire fighting force, known as the Familia publica, organized? A Rome b London C new York d Philadelphia |
A Rome |
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What is the term for the fire protection method in which townspeople formed two lines to pass containers filled with water toward the fire and empty containers away from it? A water brigade B bucket brigade C Hose Brigade D Human brigade |
B bucket brigade |
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In 1647, the governor of New Amsterdam drew up what type of code to prohibit wood or plastic chimneys in order to save the city from fire? A fire code B chimney code C Building code D city code |
C Building code |
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New Amsterdam and Boston adopted ___________ that required fire to be extinguished or covered between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. A A fire code B quiet hours C a fire watch D a curfew |
D a curfew |
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In 1666, which city was 2/3rds destroyed by fire, resulting in the city passing a code of Building Regulation? A London B Berlin C Chicago D Rome |
A London |
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Insurance companies saw a need and benefit for an organized fire fighting force and were soon advertising their own fire fighting forces. What did the insurance companies please on buildings they insured to identify which properties their forces protected? A fire bucket B fire mark C fire place D Fire ladder |
B fire mark |
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In 1679, which city established the first publicly funded, paid fire dept in America? A new York B Chicago C Philadelphia D Boston |
D Boston |
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Which founding father organized the Union Volunteer Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736 after observing the operation of mutual fire societies? A George Washington B Thomas Jefferson C Ben Franklin D John Adams |
C Ben Franklin |
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City water systems were constructed of hollowed out logs that had a wooden plug in a hole every block or so. What were these wooden plugs called? A water holes B water plugs C fire holes D fire plugs |
D fire plugs |
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What would fire companies send ahead of the rest of the fire company to claim the first water on the fire (in order to get paid by the insurance companies)? A a man with a bucket B a hose wagon C a pumper D a fire chief |
A a man with a bucket |
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Although Boston established the first publicly funded fire department, which city had the first fully paid fire department? A new York B Cincinnati c Chicago D Philadelphia |
B Cincinnati |
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Initially, fire departments primary job was fire suppression activities. Today, what percentage of fire departments responses is for medical aid calls? a 50 b 60 c 70 d 80 |
c 70 |
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In the development of the fire helmet, what was the purpose of the long brim in the back? a to distinguish firefighting from other professions with helmets b to impress the public c to keep hot embers and water off the fire fighters neck d to advertise the fire fighters years of service |
c to keep hot embers and water off the fire fighters neck |
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What piece of equipment is used in almost all fire responses to protect firefighters from toxic gases and super heated air? a wet ride around the face b self contained breathing apparatus c positive-pressure fan dfire engine |
b self contained breathing apparatus |
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Prior to breathing apparatus being invented, how did firefighters protect themselves from inhaling toxic gases? a Holding their breath and running outside and back in b using large fans for ventilation c using self contained breathing apparatus d wrapping wet rags around their faces |
d wrapping wet rags around their faces |
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Who used wildland fires to herd of bison and other game animals so they were easier to hunt? a Pilgrims b early firefighters c Native Americans d settlers |
c Native Americans |
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On average, how many fires were started and annually by ground strikes from lightning storms in the United States from 2008 to 2012? a 5000 b 7000 c 9000 d 11000 |
c 9000 |
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What is the name for the first known fire pump, invented in Egypt in the 3rd century BC, which involved two cylinders with pistons that suck the water in at the base and expel the water as it rose? a Syringe b siphona c suction d sump |
b siphona |
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The siphona had handles up to 15 feet long, manned by volunteers, to operate the pump. What were these handles called? a Goosenecks b bars c bumpers d breaks |
d breaks |
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The first hand pumpers discharged water through a large nozzle mounted on top called a a mooseneck b gooseneck c mystery d duckbill |
b gooseneck |
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The first hand pumpers had a permanently attached suction hose called a a cow tail b squirrel tail c horse tail d dog tail |
b squirrel tail |
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What material was used for the first fire hose? a Leather b cotton c rubber d synthetics |
a leather |
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With the improvement of water systems and increased hose use, _________ were formed to get hoes carts to fire scenes. a pump companies b hose volunteers c water companies d hose companies |
d hose companies |
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Volunteers were at first threatened by the adoption of __________, which took only 3 people to operate. a Hose carts b horses c steamers d hydrants |
c steamers |
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Which tool, which looked much like a Lancers Pike, was developed to pull down ceilings to access concealed spaces? a Pick pole b Pike axe c pike pole d pick axe |
c pike pole |
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Extension ladders up to what height were brought to fires to allow access up to the 5th floor? a 25 feet b 35 feet c 45 feet d 75 feet |
d 75 feet |
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The chemical wagon, invented in the late 1800s, carried two tanks: the contents of these tanks were mixed to create carbon dioxide gas. one tank contained acid. What did the other tank contain? a Soda and water b salt and water c foam and water d water |
a Soda and water |
